Add Exercise into Your Daily Life

We all know we should add exercise into our daily lives, but when it comes to actually doing it, we all have our excuses, but it all boils down to one thing.

"I don't have the time."

That doesn't have to be the case though. There are things we can do every day to add a little exercise into our lives without taking away from everything else that we already do. And better yet, none of them require a gym membership.

-Consider skipping the car as often as possible. When running to the carry out down the street or the neighbor's house, leave the car at home, and opt to walk.

-Pick a parking spot in the back of the lot. That extra walk will add a quick burst of physical activity into your daily life.

-Take the stairs as much as possible, even if its only upstairs at your house, and skip the escalator at the mall.

-Take a walk during your lunch break. How many of us finish out lunch, and then spend the rest of our break gossiping with co-workers or checking email? Get up and get started on a quick walk. Even if its only for a few minutes, its still exercise.

If you're really looking to add some serious exercise without giving up any time, consider adding physical activities to your daily routine.

-Work out while in the shower; add some squats or dead lifts while waiting for your deep conditioner to take effect, and you can keep singing too!

-Instead of calling your co-worker with a question, take the time to walk across the office and ask the question in person. Plus it will help keep you updated on that gossip you missed at lunch.

-Get your friends involved. Try replacing a drink after work with a long walk where you can catch up with each other.

-Work out during commercial breaks. Do a few squats while the ads are running, or better yet keep a set of barbells next to the television and do curls. Having them there will be a constant reminder to add some exercise.

-If you are only buying a few things at the grocery store, grab a basket and skip the cart. Make sure you alternate which arm you use to carry the basket.

-Take periodic breaks. For every 30 minutes you spend sitting in front of the television or typing on the computer, get up and walk around the room.